Methods and apparatuses for pre-action gaming

A method of controlling a user-controllable image, comprising:

• providing a virtual body part to a user, wherein the user-controllable image comprises the virtual body part;
• receiving a selection input from the user, wherein the selection input is associated with at least a portion of the virtual body part;
• receiving an action input from the user;
• and
• displaying an action of the at least a portion of the virtual body part based on the action input, wherein the action is physically non-corresponding to the action input and wherein the selection input and action input are at least a part of pre-action training a user.

A method of cognitive rehabilitation, comprising:

• providing a virtual image to a user via a display device;
• receiving selection input and action input from the user;
• instantiating virtual movement of the virtual image;
• and
• reinitiating neurological functionality based on the instantiating.